Community Storytelling Workshops
Engage with your community through immersive storytelling sessions.
Uncovering Caribbean British Heritage: Stories That Connect Us All
Join us in celebrating the rich narratives of the British Caribbean experience through authentic community voices and pioneering contributions at Pathfinders.
Celebrating Caribbean Legacies Together
Pathfinders is a unique community archaeology project dedicated to uncovering and sharing the rich narratives of early and mid-20th century British Caribbean experiences. We honor the pioneering contributions of the Pathfinders as we document authentic, grassroots stories that reflect the diverse cultural heritage of these communities. By enabling individuals to voice their lived experiences, we enrich the historical narrative of post-war migration, creating an archival monument that connects past, present, and future generations.
About Pathfinders
The Way Forward
Vision
Pathfinders will be an archival monument that commemorates and celebrates important Caribbean British history.
This heritage project will document authentic grassroots culturally nuanced stories. This will enable people and communities to share authentic first-hand accounts of their lived experiences.
Mission
Tell the stories of Caribbean British people who came to the UK from the Commonwealth during and after WWII, and show how their contribution shaped the modern Britain we all share.
Put Black British history into the wider cultural context.
Increase public understanding of heritage, history, and migration across the decades.
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Telling more of the story
1939 - 1971
Windrush and beyond: a more complete picture of the post-war migration story
Pathfinders time period: 1939 – 1971. This timescale includes the official Windrush Generation period, 1948 – 1971.
Plus, because the majority of the MV Empire Windrush passengers from the Caribbean were World War II heroes, Pathfinders also includes the World War II period, 1939 – 1945.
Including these hero’s stories gives a more comprehensive picture of the post-war migration story.
Mapping The Journeys
The Pathfinder archive uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a mapping tool and a dynamic analytical framework for our heritage archiving
Free Training
Skills
Includes:
Digital media training
Digital data archiving training
Immersive storytelling training
Oral history interviewing training
Peer-to-peer created education material
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to fulfil our vision
Pathfinders is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder for the UK’s heritage. Using money raised by National Lottery players we support projects that connect people and communities to heritage. Our vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
From historic buildings, our industrial legacy and the natural environment, to collections, traditions, stories and more. Heritage can be anything from the past that people value and want to pass on to future generations. We believe in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and to build pride in place and connection to the past.
Célébrons l'Héritage Caribéen
Découvrez les récits authentiques des communautés caribéennes au Royaume-Uni.
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Our Unique Services
Explore the distinctive offerings of Pathfinders in community archaeology.
Digital Archiving Support
Learn to document and preserve your stories digitally.
Cultural Heritage Exhibitions
Showcase shared narratives through curated exhibition experiences.
Why Choose Pathfinders?
Discover compelling reasons to engage with our community-focused archaeological project.
Authenticity Matters
We focus on genuine grassroots stories from real communities.
Cultural Commemoration
Celebrate diverse contributions to British culture and history with us.
Empowering Voices
Join us in amplifying underrepresented narratives for future generations.
Voices of Our Community
Hear firsthand experiences that illustrate the impact of Pathfinders.
Sophia James
Pathfinders honored our stories, bridging past and present beautifully.
Michael Brown
The project gave us a voice to share unique experiences.
Lisa Carter
I feel proud to contribute to our shared history through Pathfinders.
Get in Touch
Reach out to learn more about Pathfinders and our community archaeology project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions answered about the Pathfinders community archaeology project.
What is the Pathfinders project about?
The Pathfinders project celebrates the British Caribbean experience by documenting community stories from the early to mid-20th century.
How does the project support the community?
It enables communities to share authentic narratives, enhancing the historical understanding of post-war migration and cultural contributions.
Who can participate in the project?
Anyone from the community can contribute their stories and experiences related to the British Caribbean heritage.
How can I learn more or get involved?
For more information, please contact us at info@seven-windscic.com. We welcome all inquiries!